BOXERS REACT TO GERVONTA DAVIS VS LAMONT ROACH JR FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS (FIGHT RESULTS)

Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Ends in Controversy Following No-Call on Knockdown Gervonta "Tank" Davis remains unbeaten after a contentious decision in his WBA lightweight title fight against Lamont Roach at the Barclays Center in New York. The match ended in a majority draw, but a controversial moment in the ninth round became the focal point of post-fight discussions. #TankDavis #lamontroach #gervontadavis

During the ninth round, Davis took a knee and walked to his corner, complaining about grease from his braids affecting his vision. Referee Steve Willis did not count this as a knockdown, despite Davis not signaling beforehand that he needed a break. This decision proved pivotal, as recognizing the knee as a knockdown could have swayed the fight in Roach’s favor.

The judges' scorecards read 114-114 twice, while one judge gave Davis the edge at 115-113. Had the knockdown been counted, Roach might have secured the upset victory. Davis' opponent, Terence Crawford, took to social media to criticize the referee’s ruling.

Davis had a strong start, focusing on body shots in the early rounds to open up Roach’s defense. However, Roach gained confidence as the fight progressed, engaging in exchanges and landing the most significant punch in the eighth round, which briefly forced Davis off balance.

By the final rounds, Roach was the more active fighter, throwing combinations and pushing the pace. According to punch stats, Roach landed 112 punches out of 400 thrown, compared to Davis' 103 out of 279. Despite Davis' high knockout rate, Roach remained resilient throughout the match.

After the fight, Davis defended his decision to take a knee, blaming the grease from his hair for impairing his vision. Roach, meanwhile, expressed disappointment, believing he had done enough to win and calling for a rematch.

The fight’s outcome has sparked debate within the boxing community, with many arguing that the referee’s decision altered the final result. Whether a rematch takes place remains to be seen, but Roach’s performance has certainly earned him recognition.

Main Card Results:
*WBA Lightweight Title:* Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach – Majority Draw (115-113, 114-114, 114-114)
*WBA Super Lightweight Title:* Gary Antuanne Russell def. Jose Valenzuela – Unanimous Decision (119-109, 119-109, 120-108)
*WBC Super Lightweight Title:* Alberto Puello def. Sandor Martin – Split Decision (113-115, 115-113, 116-112)
*WBA Interim Super Welterweight Title:* Yoenis Tellez def. Julian Williams – Unanimous Decision (117-111, 118-110, 119-109)

Preliminary Results:
*Middleweight:* Jarrett Hurd def. Johan Gonzalez – Split Decision (96-94, 94-96, 98-92)
*Welterweight:* David Whitmire def. Angel Munoz – Unanimous Decision (60-54, 60-54, 60-54)
*Lightweight:* Deric Davis def. Jamal Johnson – First-Round TKO

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